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Stoneham Police Log, Meetings and a Community Dinner

Find out what is happening in Stoneham on Tuesday, May 21.

Here is the 5 Things column for Tuesday, May 21 in Stoneham: 1. In case you missed it: Check out the Stoneham Police log. 2. Retirement Board session: The Stoneham Retirement Board is slated to meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the second floor Conference Room at Town Hall, according to the town website.  3. Council on Aging meeting: The Stoneham Council on Aging meets at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the first floor Conference Room at the Senior Center, according to the town website. 4. Assessors unite: The Stoneham Board of Assessors will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Assessors Office at Town Hall, according to the town website. 5. Eat up: The Community Dinner Program, which is comprised of more than 50 churchgoers from several churches in town providing …

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Five Things: Community Dinner, Storytimes With Mrs. Claus & More

Scope out the Five Things column for Tuesday, Dec. 4.

1. Sunny skies: Partly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 50s are expected during the day Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Stoneham. Temperatures will dip to a low in the upper 40s overnight, according to the forecast.  2. Stoneham sessions: Two meetings are scheduled for Tuesday night, according to the town website, including: 3. Dining together: The Community Dinner Program, which consists of more than 50 churchgoers from several churches in town providing meals to people from the community, is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at the First Congregational Church in Stoneham. 4. Business reviews: Did you have a good experience at a Stoneham business? If so, search our directory and post a positive review …

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Five Things: Community Dinner at A Stoneham Church

Check out the Five Things column for Tuesday, Sept. 25.

1. Dining together: The Community Dinner Program, which consists of more than 50 churchgoers from several churches in town providing meals to people from the community, is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at the First Congregational Church in Stoneham. 2. In case you missed it: Should parents let their kids use trampolines? Let us know by posting a comment here. 3. Business reviews: Did you have a quality experience at a Stoneham business? If so, search our directory and post a positive review and rank the business on a 1-5 star scale. 4. Advertising campaigns: Interested in advertising on Stoneham Patch? Contact Ad Manager Jeff Pappert at Jeff.Pappert@patch.com for rates. 5. Stoneham meetings: A handful of municipal sessions (agendas are …

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Event Spotlight: Volunteer at Community Dinner Program at First Congregational Church in Stoneham

The weekly dinner kicks off at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday at 1 Church St.

[Editor's note: The information below derives from a press statement by the First Congregational Church in Stoneham.] The Community Dinner Program is an interfaith gathering providing hot, nutritious meals in a welcoming environment to members of our larger community. Initiated in 1995 by First Congregational Church, the program is supported by a wide range of churches, businesses and service clubs in Stoneham. Each Tuesday at 5:45 p.m., meals are served to 50-70 guests of all ages by teams from First Congregational Church (Hungry Helpers), St. Patrick Parish, First Baptist Church of Stoneham, St. James United Methodist Church and an interfaith team partnering with StonehamBank. Community Dinners also receives generous support from the …

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Event Spotlight: Interfaith Community Dinner in Stoneham

The dinner kicks off at 5:45 p.m. at the First Congregational Church.

[Editor's note: The information below is from a press statement issued by the First Congregational Church in Stoneham.] The Community Dinner Program is an interfaith program providing hot, nutritious meals in a welcoming environment to members of our larger community. Initiated in 1995 by First Congregational Church, the program is supported by a wide range of churches, businesses and service clubs in Stoneham. Each Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. meals are served to 50-70 guests of all ages by teams from First Congregational Church (Hungry Helpers), St. Patrick Parish, First Baptist Church of Stoneham, St. James United Methodist Church and an interfaith team partnering with StonehamBank. Community Dinners also receives generous support from the …

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Event Spotlight: Community Dinner through First Congregational Church in Stoneham

The dinner is slated for 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at 1 Church St.

[Editor's note: The information below was provided by the First Congregational Church in Stoneham.] The Community Dinner is an interfaith program providing hot, nutritious meals in a welcoming environment to members of our larger community. Initiated in 1995 by First Congregational Church, the program is supported by a wide range of churches, businesses, and service clubs in Stoneham. Each Tuesday, at 5:45 p.m. meals are served to 50-70 guests of all ages by teams from First Congregational Church (Hungry Helpers), Saint Patrick Parish, First Baptist Church of Stoneham, St. James Methodist Church, and an interfaith team partnering with StonehamBank. Community Dinners also receives generous support from the Rotary Club and others, including …

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Five Things: Community Dinner, Trivia Among Activities Planned in the Stoneham Area

Check out the "Patch Facts" column for Oct. 25.

1. Dining together: The Community Dinner Program, which consists of more than 50 churchgoers from several churches in town providing meals to people from the community, is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Stoneham. 2. Who wants to hear a story? Stoneham Public Library is slated to have a lapsit storytime at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room. The free program is open to the public and includes simple crafts, songs and stories. 3. Bloggers wanted: We're looking for some unpaid bloggers who either live or work in Stoneham to contribute blogs to our recently launched "Local Voices" section. We'd love to have folks passionate about writing on various localized topics such as cooking, fashion, fitness, high school …

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Event Spotlight: Community Dinner at First Congregational Church in Stoneham

The dinner kicks off Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. at 1 Church St.

If you would like to help by joining one of the five teams or by making a donation, contact Becky Jacques, coordinator of the community steering committee, at 781-438-5596, or by email at bjacq@juno.com.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 22

Looking for ways to spend the day? Check out the latest "Patch Facts" column for suggestions.

1. Check yourself: The Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm St., Stoneham is hosting a free blood pressure check from 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2. Tell me a story: Stoneham Public Library, 431 Main St., Stoneham will provide children ages 3 1/2 and older with a storytime and the opportunity to make simple crafts from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Children's Room. The program is free and open to the public.  3. Get smart: Team trivia kicks off at 8 p.m. at Chili's, 70 Walkers Brook Dr., Reading. Winners will receive cash prizes. 4. Community dining: The Community Dinner Program, which consists of more than 50 churchgoers from several churches in town providing meals to people from the area, is slated for 5:45 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Stoneham…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 18

Haven't the faintest idea what's going on in the Stoneham community? Here is a quick summary.

1. Breakfast is served! The Friends of the Library annual breakfast is slated for 10 a.m. at Stoneham Public Library, 431 Main St., in the Marcy Room. Local author Kate Genovese will be the guest speaker at the breakfast, which is free and open to the public, at 10:30 a.m. 2. Got dry skin? The Barefoot Dragonfly, 489 Main St., is holding a hands-on workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Participants can make their own body scrub from natural ingredients for $15. Space is limited and registration is required. 3. Skating the day away. Public skating at Stoneham Arena, 101 Montvale Ave., is open from 10-11:45 a.m. The cost of admission is $4 per adult and $3 for children 16-years-old and under. However, visitors to the Arena need to bring their own skates…

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